The Cedars Academy — School in Gateshead

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The Cedars Academy

Gateshead, NE9 6QD

243 Pupils

238 Capacity

3–19 Age Range

54.50% FSM %

171 Boys

72 Girls

About The Cedars Academy

The Cedars Academy is a Not applicable Academies serving Gateshead and the surrounding area in Gateshead with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–19 is part of the North East region.

It has 243 pupils on roll. School capacity: 238. Current headteacher: Michelle O'Reilly/ Julie Vincent.

Information on The Cedars Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy special converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Gateshead
Region	North East
Administrative District	Gateshead
Parliamentary Constituency	Gateshead Central and Whickham
Ward	Chowdene
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE CEDARS ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-09-2012
UKPRN	10038703
URN	138652
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Michelle O'Reilly	Accounting Officer	01/01/2023	—	N/A
Mr Andrew Thompson	Chair of Trustees	04/12/2024	03/12/2028	Appointed by academy members
Julie Vincent	Chief Financial Officer	13/06/2016	—	N/A
Mr Martin Flowers	Member	15/06/2023	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr Joseph MacCabe	Member	04/12/2024	—	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs RACHEL MILLER	Member	13/10/2022	—	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Gordon Neale OBE	Member	04/12/2024	—	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jamie Cairns	Trustee	12/12/2023	11/12/2027	Appointed by academy members
Ms LAURA CAMERON	Trustee	15/06/2023	14/06/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan Farnie	Trustee	15/06/2023	14/06/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tom Harrison	Trustee	12/12/2023	11/12/2027	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Emily Hayes	Trustee	04/12/2024	03/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board